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02 Jul
2009

Lot 5 Lottery Registration Info
Source: Graduate Student Life

Graduate students may still register for campus parking permits, but lot assignments for the 2009-10 academic year are filling quickly. Graduate students may also enter the lottery for spaces in Lot 5 before Tuesday, July 7, at 4:00pm. For more information and online registration, click here and follow the "Parking Permits" link. Call the Department of Transportation Services with questions at 301-314-PARK.

 
16 Jun
2009

University Counseling Center's Temporary Relocation Starting July 2009
Source: Graduate Student Life

Due to the renovation of the Shoemaker Building, the 4th Floor of Susquehanna Hall will be the temporary home of the University Counseling Center from July 2009 until July 2010. In a related move, the Center's Learning Assistance Service (LAS) and the Testing Office will be relocated to the 3rd Floor of the South Campus Dining Hall during the renovations. Check here or call 301-314-7651 for more information. Remember, as a graduate student, you are eligible for up to 12 counseling sessions during a 12-month span.

 
15 Jun
2009

Summer Trips and Events Offered By The Stamp
Source: Graduate Student Life

This summer, Stamp Special Events and Programs is proud to offer a full schedule of summer events! Stamp Sizzlin' Summer events are open to students, staff, and faculty at a free or very low cost. These include "Summer in the City" series includes trips to the International Spy Museum and Newseum, outdoor concerts and films, and more! The full schedule of events, online registration, and more information is available here. Please contact Katie Winstead (winstead [at] umd [dot] edu) or Laura Barrantes (laura [at] umd [dot] edu) with any questions.

 
14 Sep
2008

New website unveiled!

GSG is proud to present a redesign of our website. Please bear with us as we transfer all the information over to the new system! To access the old website, please go to www.gsg.umd.edu/old. If you would like to leave any feedback, please go here. Moreabout:New website unveiled!

 

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Upcoming Events

07 Jul
2009

Study Break in The Stamp
Prince George's Room
11:00 AM

Stop by the Prince George's Room on the first floor of The Stamp on Tuesday to take a break from studying for your summer session class. Get a free massage, enjoy snacks, and take advantage of some of quiet study space!

 
10 Jul
2009

Monuments by Moonlight Tour
Washington, D.C.
7:30 PM

Join Graduate Student Life for a 2-1/2 hour narrated tour of Washington DC's most popular monuments under a moonlit sky. Professional guides will provide entertaining stories and historical information and tell you about the spirits who haunt the nation's capital. Tickets are on sale for $15 each ($32 value) for UM graduate students. For more information and online ticket sales, click here. Please contact Julie Choe Kim at yckim2 [at] umd [dot] edu with questions.

 

Useful University Links

  • Center for Teaching Excellence has useful information for TA's, especially the Graduate Teaching Assistant Resource Guide. Roughly 2200 graduate students are Teaching Assistants.
  • Graduate Handbook has info on resources that are available to you as a graduate student. This is especially useful for new grad students.
  • Graduate Legal Aid provides legal services free of charge to currently registered graduate students. They handle a wide range of both University-related and off-campus issues.
  • Graduate Ombudsperson is an impartial, independent and confidential resource for resolving conflicts. This can include conflicts with an adviser, committee member, instructor, other faculty member, or any member of the campus community.
  • Graduate School Contact the Graduate School if you need a waiver of academic policy. Their site has useful information on assistantships, fellowships, and grants. The Graduate School also hosts a number of very useful workshops
  • Graduate Student Life provides programming and advocacy for graduate student needs on campus. GSL provides discounted admissions to events such as professional soccer games, wine festivals, and plays.


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